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(Siberia) A new 3D model bolsters the case that climate change is causing mysterious Siberia craters (Arctic Today)

Modeling with a drone supports what scientists previously suspected: A buildup of methane in ice is linked to the explosions on the Siberian tundra. https://www.arctictoday.com/a-new-3d-model-bolsters-the-case-that-climate-change-is-causing-mysterious-siberia-craters/

(Sweden) A second fossil-free steel mill is planned for northern Sweden (Arctic Today)

Kevin McGwin The hydrogen-powered steel plant in Boden would significantly reduce Sweden's emissions from steel production. https://www.arctictoday.com/a-second-fossil-free-steel-mill-is-planned-for-northern-sweden/

(Norway/Russia) Large Russian missile cruiser sails Varanger fjord close to Norway’s border (The Barents Observer)

Thomas Nilsen The Northern Fleet's missile cruiser "Marshal Ustinov" is sailing very close to Norway's border outside Grense Jakobselv the same day as US Air...

(Arctic) Larger areas of ocean in the Arctic must be protected (The Barents Observer)

Text by Helge M. Markusson, Fram Centre Climate change and increased human activity are threats to marine mammals living in the Arctic. https://thebarentsobserver.com/en/node/8028

(Sweden) Giga-scale green hydrogen plant with steel production to be built in northern Sweden (The Barents Obverser)

Thomas Nilsen H2 Green Steel aims to invest €2,5 billion, create 1,500 direct jobs and produce 5 million tons of fossil-free steel by 2030 at...

(Technology) 10 Breakthrough Technologies 2021 (MIT Technology Review)

This list marks 20 years since we began compiling an annual selection of the year’s most important technologies. Some, such as mRNA vaccines, are...

(Europe/USA) Global gas firms target industrial ‘clusters’ for first hydrogen clients (Euractiv)

Frédéric Simon Gas companies in Europe and America are looking at using the existing gas network to serve industrial “clusters” of hydrogen users in sectors...

(Europe/UK) EU-UK to debate extensions for Irish customs waiver (Euractiv)

Benjamin Fox EU and UK officials will discuss on Wednesday (24 February) the possibility of extending the ‘grace periods’ that exempt goods crossing the Irish...

(Russia) Russia increases fines for protest violations after Navalny rallies (Euractiv)

Russian President Vladimir Putin approved legislation on Wednesday (24 February) beefing up fines for offences committed during street protests after thousands were detained at...

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